Magic Woods
by George Patrick Leal
From the publisher
The original Magic Woods stories! Copyright 2017 by George Patrick Leal. For even more stories, subscribe to the Magic Woods Patreon page.
What Magic Woods is recognised for
Hidden gem
Rated 4.75 or better from between 20 and 350 ratings, with at least 15 written reviews — adored by the people who found it, but nowhere near a chart. Kept rare on purpose.
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Good for
Collections Magic Woods landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 42 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 42 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 58 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Kids ask to replay itTop13
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- “We have listened to these stories and read the books over and over again.”
- “Could be five stars, but it’s impossible to pay attention with that music on repeat during every second of every single story.”
- Great for car rides8
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- “They just listened for 3 hours in the car after we recently stopped taking iPads on trips.”
- “It kept their attention on a 7 hour drive through Alaska, no complaining or whining from them at all.”
- Works for mixed ages4
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- “We’re travel and listening to these makes the long trips easier for the whole family.”
- “Both my kids and I love all the Magic Woods stories.”
- Great voices & acting3
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- “My 4 year-old daughter is obsessed with this series and it’s told in such an inventive special voice.”
- “In what seems almost to be a stream of consciousness, the narrator/author presents a world of curious characters and predicaments that are endearing and occasionally a little ch…”
- Parents enjoy it too3
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- “Both my kids and I love all the Magic Woods stories.”
- “Our kids manage to follow them plots (ages 4 and 6) and the adults love it too!”
- Few or no ads2
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- “As a parent I especially love that there are no ads and no selling stuff (we bought the books and support on Patreon in thanks).”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop29
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- “The characters are charming, the production is great and I love that some have lessons without being too on the nose.”
- “My 6 year old just said this is the best story she’s ever heard and as soon as we finished the last episode she wanted to start again.”
- Humor & silliness11
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- “It has been a huge source of joy and entertainment- the giggles coming from the back seat speak for themselves!”
- “The stories are so detailed, funny, and creative that my kids ask to ‘watch’ the Magic Woods show.”
- Imagination & creativity10
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- “The stories are so detailed, funny, and creative that my kids ask to ‘watch’ the Magic Woods show.”
- “This show is incredibly clever, well thought out and imaginative.”
- Life lessons & values3
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- “The characters are charming, the production is great and I love that some have lessons without being too on the nose.”
- “Each episode contains life lessons for kids delivered in a subtle and tactful way.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- FunnyTop9
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- “It has been a huge source of joy and entertainment- the giggles coming from the back seat speak for themselves!”
- “The stories are so detailed, funny, and creative that my kids ask to ‘watch’ the Magic Woods show.”
- Calming3
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- “They are always engrossed when they listen, and I find it to be super calming, almost hypnotic.”
- “Surprising, hilarious, inventive, endlessly engaging AND calming.”
- Engaging3
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- “Surprising, hilarious, inventive, endlessly engaging AND calming.”
- “The stories are funny and engaging and we are all eager to hear what Kitty, Bunny and Doggy will get up to next.”
Who's actually listening
From the 9 reviews that name a child's age.
- Early elementary (6-8)5
- Preschool (3-5)3
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About Magic Woods
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
The original Magic Woods stories! Copyright 2017 by George Patrick Leal. For even more stories, subscribe to the Magic Woods Patreon page. Visit https://www.patreon.com/c/MagicWoods for more information!
Parent reviews (58)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Me love it!!!!
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So fun!
My six year old and I really enjoy this podcast. We’re travel and listening to these makes the long trips easier for the whole family. The characters are charming, the production is great and I love that some have lessons without being too on the nose.
JIrons19 · Aug 2026
The best!
My 6 year old just said this is the best story she’s ever heard and as soon as we finished the last episode she wanted to start again. Thank you!
Hilbo1234 · Jun 2026
Such a wonderful podcast!
There is no other podcast that I love re-listening to with my son as much as this one! What a gift!
mrfjp · Jun 2026
Thank you!
We have listened to these stories and read the books over and over again. They never get old. Thank you for sharing these tales with all of us!
Fibon03 · Jan 2026
GREAT PODCAST
Sooooo gooood 👌
Awwsome dood · Nov 2025
Fantastic for wide range of ages!
First of all, we are lucky enough to have Mr Leal as my son’s teacher and we have listened to this podcast for years before. My daughter started listening when she was 5 and now at 10 (5th grade) she and our 6 year old still love magic woods! They just listened for 3 hours in the car after we recently stopped taking iPads on trips. It has been a huge source of joy and entertainment- the giggles coming from the back seat speak for themselves! Thank you Mr Leal!!
HurleyfamBTV · Nov 2025
Questions parents ask
What age is Magic Woods for?
Magic Woods doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 3–8-year-olds, most often early elementary (6-8) and preschool (3-5).
How long are Magic Woods episodes?
Most episodes run about 13 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Magic Woods any good?
It holds 4.8 out of 5 from 294 ratings, with 58 written parent reviews, which works out to an A on our scale.
Is Magic Woods appropriate for kids?
Magic Woods is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as funny, calming, engaging.
Where can I listen to Magic Woods?
Magic Woods is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Magic Woods?
The point that comes up most is "kids ask to replay it" — mentioned in 13 of the 42 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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Welcome to Magic Woods!
Jan 30, 2026 · 2 min
Information about the show and where to find additional stories!
Chapter 87: Epilogue (Everlasting Road, cont'd)
Jan 27, 2026 · 9 min
Kitty and her friends find themselves in a new world.
Chapter 72: The Wizard’s Tale
Jan 27, 2026 · 30 min
The animals journey into the REALLY Weird Lands, where Zanadu tells them the story of how Magic Woods came to be.
Chapter 71: The End of Magic Woods
Jan 26, 2026 · 15 min
The animals try to make it to safety before their world vanishes.
Chapter 70: The Land 0f The Disappeared
Jan 26, 2026 · 16 min
Kitty forms a plan to rescue the animals in the Land of the Disappeared. But it would come at a great cost to herself...
Chapter 69: The Curse of Lavamok
Jan 26, 2026 · 12 min
Someone has put a powerful curse on Magic Woods. Can Kitty and her friends do anything to stop their world from being destroyed?
Chapter 68: Kitty’s Super Suit
Jan 25, 2026 · 10 min
Kitty gets a super suit... but can she follow the rules that will allow her to keep it?
Chapter 67: How To Use Your Stuper-Suit
Jan 25, 2026 · 19 min
Doggie gets a special birthday present from Ma'ama.
Chapter 66: THE VERGE OF T0M0RR0W
Jan 25, 2026 · 22 min
Kitty and her friends seek an elusive fifth Hollow Mountain.
Chapter 65: Old Man Oak
Jan 25, 2026 · 11 min
Kitty befriends a mysterious stranger who lives in the weird wildlands west of Woodville.
Chapter 64: Doggie Falls in Love
Jan 25, 2026 · 11 min
Bunny and Myrrh try to find a partner for Doggie.
Chapter 63: Some Things Are Better Left Unknown
Jan 25, 2026 · 10 min
Myrrh seeks to investigate a legendary race of Underwater People.